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"Never heard of it, but I will definitely have to check it out. DId you run the NY marathon? How did it go?" - Mike Martin

"It is a remote reservoir for the rear shock. It is made my Factory Connection and helps to reduce shock fade in long motos." - Mike Martin

"Once you really start increasing the miles (anything more than 30 really), it is crucial to bring items such as these with you, or you may find yourself miles from home totally stranded." - Mike Martin

"Thanks for the compliment Tim. Feel free to use the article on Racer X VT, let me know if you need anything to go with it." - Mike Martin

"Hey Keith, thanks for the comment. I agree that Barcia is definitely fun to watch. His style is incredible. You have a good point, that he is wasting ALOT of energy, enough so that it may be costing him victories. However, he is such a new rider, it is hard to tell. It is possible that he is not winning just because he has not fully adapted to the pro scene yet. We'll have to wait until next season to see what has changed in his program. Maybe he will "calm" his riding style a bit in order to save energy." - Mike Martin

"Thanks Cori. You definitely need to get a road bike! They are so much fun. Believe me, once you test ride one there is no way you will be able to resist the urge haha." - Mike Martin

"Thanks Tim! To tell you the truth, I never thought I would be doing rides this long at the beginning of this year. However, with the proper training a ride like this is definitely possible. I had a blast, can't wait to do it again." - Mike Martin

"Update: Right now I'm currently using Accelerade and loving it. The added protein helps aid recovery and the taste is definitely drinkable (better when cold). I think I have found a good solution for a while, however, I may try Hammer Nutritions protein infused supplement called Perpetuem." - Mike Martin

Heck yeah! Don't let it burn a hole in your... um... bank. Those wheels are awesome, and expensive! - Mark "DerBingle" J

haha. The ksyriums are def. nice wheels. The elites (which I will probably get) are not that expensive. The Sl's are really pricy though. - Mike Martin

Radio Shack? WTF? Undoubtedly good for Radio Shack to hype themselves with Lance Armstrong instead of, oh, Teri Hatcher and Howie Long, but I'm not too amped about rooting for "Team Radio Shack." I guess they've finally figured out what sort of retailer they're trying to be (transistor shop vs. cellular reseller vs. undersized consumer electronics shop) and now have enough free time to become pro cycling fans. Mmkay. - Chester from Bookmarklet

I am also confused with the Radio Shack choice. I can't imagine that they were lance's first choice, they just don't seem to fit his whole image. Personally, I expected Team Nike or maybe a Trek funded team similar to the Cervelo Test team. Either way, good for lance, next years tdf will once again be great. - Mike Martin

"Thanks for the heads up! I made a ton of mistakes on this post..." - Mike Martin

"It's definitely a hot bike, but I don't know if it is the best in the pits. Maybe its because I'm partial to Kawasaki's, but the Pro Circuit bikes are incredible." - Mike Martin

"I'm pretty sure that I notated that Davi Millsaps Factory Honda was a 450... While Jason Lawrence did ride a 450 at a few select rounds, the bike pictured with his red #1 plate is a 250f...and if you disagree with me, check out the picture on VitalMX, GuyB also says that it is a 250f. I'll give you the Chad Reed and James Stewart errors though, my bad." - Mike Martin

"Thanks for the comment, vegas is definitely going to be a great race, I can't wait. Your totally right about Stewart keeping it real. He seemed like a very chill very down to earth guy, which is cool to see." - Mike Martin

"Thanks Luke!" - Mike Martin

"Hey SlinkerBell, thanks for the comment. I'm pumped that you found my article helpful, it makes me feel good to know that I've helped your training. Training for a marathon will be a tough journey, but it will be something you'll never forget. Good luck, let me know how the marathon goes. Regarding the sugar in Gatorade. While I don't really like the real sweet flavor, thats not really why I avoid it. Same with the calorie content. Its not awful to drink a few calories after a hard workout. However, because I mostly am consuming electrolyte drinks while exercising, I prefer maltodextrin to sugar. Sugar burns off much quicker due to its simple structure. Maltodextrin is more complex and thus takes more time to break down, ultimately eliminating the sugar "high" and the subsequent "crash."" - Mike Martin

"Hey Euwern thanks for another great comment. The CRF250R definitely looks nicer to me than the 450fs, however, as a Kawi guy I must say that I much prefer the KX250f design :P but to each his own. It is awesome to see everyone's different rides at the track each weekend. That is the great thing about motocross, your bike is your bike and you can make it look how you want. Individuality is key!" - Mike Martin

"Hey Euwern thanks for the comment and your opinion. I've never tried Gatorade combined with 100plus, but it looks like a nice option. I try to avoid gatorade in general because of its high sugar content, but I may have to rethink this decision in the future, as I've seen a lot of cyclists use it. I'm not a fan of Dr. Pepper, but maybe I will enjoy the taste of the gatorade/100plus mixture, I'll try it out and let you know." - Mike Martin

"Hey Sunglasses, I must agree that the number of both men and women who ride and race motocross has grown exponentially in the past four years, and it will only continue to grow and help the sport as a whole grow!" - Mike Martin

"Hey KiteSurf, Thanks for the comment. I have to agree with you and moto that Cali is an awesome place! I'm not 100% sure if I'd want to live there, but it is incredible to visit." - Mike Martin

"Hey Kimberly, thanks for the comment. I must agree that it is obvious Red Bull had a large play in James' online presence, but I must say I'm at glad that they got him to get online. I follow a number of famous people on twitter, and some of them are obviously more manufactured than others, overall it is nice to see what they are up to, even if it is not posted by them. However, the best part about Twitter is that it is what you make it. So, I like following famous people, and you do not, but we can both get our own way and interact with our own communities, which is an awesome feature of Twitter and one of the reasons I think it has become so popular. Regardless, thanks for the comment and your opinion!" - Mike Martin

"Hey Brock, Obviously I'm no expert in this area, but I definitely have found that electrolyte drinks help my performance. I started out with Cytomax, which was a decent choice, but I finished by tub and have since moved on to Accelerade. It contains protein which has really seemed to help recovery time. The taste is not as good as cytomax, but it is tolerable. I like it so far, but I will continue to try different brands to see what's best." - Mike Martin

"Hey Blake, I definitely respect your point of view, and I have to say that everyone who rides FMX is definitely brave and it definitely takes so serious guts to huck your bike and your body over such huge gaps. That being said, it is clear to me that certain FMX riders are much more skilled, while others are simply relying on bravery. To me, it is simply not fair that the less skilled riders are forced to ride out of their comfort zone just to compete with less skilled riders. In addition, I do ride motocross every weekend, so I know what it feels like to be forced to do things you are not entirely comfortable with just to compete. It can be tough, and in the case of FMX, it has resulted in the deaths of some of the biggest stars of the sport." - Mike Martin

"Hey Spotman, thanks for the comment and the compliments! I totally agree that two strokes are infinitely fun when compared to four strokes. While my current race bike is a 250f four stroke, I love riding 125 two strokes and a part of me misses the days when I rode 85cc two strokes every weekend. So revvy and fun, nothing compares to a properly tuned two stroke. Hopefully these upcoming rule changes will convince the manufacturers to continue to produce newer and better two strokes. I would love to get a 125 or 250cc two stroke at some point in the future, just to have a blast on!" - Mike Martin

The Lucas Oil/AMA Motocross National Championships have had a tough struggle in recent years. However, with new leadership, great TV Packages and some great competition, look for the AMA Motocross Nationals to make it big in '09 - Mike Martin

"Hey Brett, I totally respect your opinion, even if I don't agree totally. I understand that if FMX returns to simple tricks like knack knacks or heel clickers, then it will loose its value, however, the same can be said for the scenario in which multiple stars of the FMX world loose their lives. If too many of these incredibly skilled riders suffer severe injuries or death, the sport will suffer even greater than if something is done to make it safer. In addition, I truthfully do not want the sport to return to simple tricks like knack knacks, but rather tricks which demonstrate skill rather than just guts. Like I've set, i would love to see more natural hits and more of the new age obstacles which take skill to conquer yet will not result in death if failed. Maybe this is actually the wrong approach, and it would be more sensible to increase the level of safety gear on the FMX stars. Truthfully, I am unsure as to what exactly I believe needs to be done, yet I know something must be..." - Mike Martin

"Hey Hans, thanks for the comment, and let me start off by saying that I agree with your point of view, and that I totally agree that taking the skill out of FMX would devalue the sport. However, what I am calling for is not for limitations on the skill the riders can exhibit, but more of a change in the way the courses are designed so that skilled riders can flourish. Whether dirt hits or just new and technical obstacles, something must be done to bring this sport back to a point where skill reigns supreme." - Mike Martin

"Hey Brock, thanks for the comment. I definitely agree that running takes a lot of determination to really get good at. I can remember in Freshman year (I'm a junior), when I too thought a mile was absolutely treacherous. Thankfully, because I got in such good shape with cycling, when I began running again, I was able to increase my mileage quite a bit. Right now I'm up to about 4 miles and loving it. I doubt I'll be signing up for any 5 or 10k races though. However, I definitely want to do some cycling group rides this year to hopefully increase my speed just a bit and get used to riding in a pack." - Mike Martin

"Hey JD, thanks for the comment, I must say, I agree completely! 2 Strokes are part of the heritage of our sport and unless something is done, they will die a brutal death in the motocross industry. Allowing 250cc two strokes to racing with 250cc four strokes is a great way to do this and also helps to make the (very expensive) sport of professional motocross more economical for privateers." - Mike Martin

"Hey Matt, thanks for the very kind words. I truly appreciate them. I've enjoyed talking with you on twitter, and I enjoy your photography work. You are good at what you do and are also very professional with your work. I'm glad that you find my work enjoyable, keep up the photography, it is definitely paying off and I look forward to more from MXMatt in the future!" - Mike Martin